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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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